Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has four years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1648 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Arne Slot aims dig at Mikel Arteta over excuses for finishing 2nd on Premier League table

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: FIFA agent discloses striker’s favourite Premier League team

Football

2 months ago

Fernandes, Rashford and other players Manchester United must sell amid squad overhaul

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria's World Cup hopes boosted after South Africa accept FIFA's 3 points deduction: report

Football

2 months ago

Georgia O'Connor: Female boxer dies from cancer 13 days after getting married

Boxing

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Insider explains why his daughter announced goal for Galatasaray

Football

2 months ago

2026 WCQ; Samson Siasia insists Eric Chelle's Super Eagles need spiritual help to qualify

Football

2 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia has claimed that the team needs a miracle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with four matches to go.

Mikel Arteta speaks after rivals Tottenham beat Man United to win Europa League

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts about North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur beating Manchester United to win that Europa League.

Eric Chelle explains team selection after announcing Super Eagles squad for 2025 Unity Cup

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on his selection process after announcing two separate squads for the Unity Cup and Russia friendly.

4 Nigerian players who received medals after Tottenham win UEFA Europa League

Football

2 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Europa League victory was also a win for Nigeria last night as four players of Nigerian heritage received winners' medals.

Ruben Amorim reacts after Manchester United lost Europa League final to Tottenham

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has shared his thoughts after the Red Devils lost the 2025 UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

Europa League final: Mohamed Salah aims stylish dig at Man Utd, congratulates Tottenham

Football

2 months ago

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has aimed a stylish dig at Manchester United after the Red Devils lost the UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

Proud Nigerian: Victor Osimhen trades Galatasaray jersey to prove his love for motherland

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen proved his love for his motherland by trading his Galatasaray jersey for a Nigerian flag during the Turkish Super League title celebrations.

Victor Osimhen reportedly turns down Italian club, offers hope to Man United

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United and other interested clubs have received a boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after the striker turned down advances from Juventus.